¶1The judge decided that notwithstanding the renunciation of an executor he might come into court and take the responsibility upon himself by complying with the law at any time before letters had been granted to any other person. This decision is based upon the Maryland statute of 1798 (chap. 101, sube. 3, § 7)> which is now In force in this district. Upon this decision Mont- ' gomery Blair, Esq., one of the executors who had renounced, came into court and gave bonds in the penalty; of $20,000; F. P. Blair and. John C. Rives,' Esqs., becoming his sureties.
30 F. Cas. 964
In re Benton's Will
District of Columbia Orphans' Court
Decided December 11, 1858
District of Columbia Orphans' Court · decided 1858-12-11
[Motion to appoint an executor.] It appears that all the executors named in the will of Thos. H. Benton had renounced or -failed to qualify and give bonds when summoned.
Decided 1858-12-11